NULL pointer dereference in Vmware Workstation_player
CVE-2017-4900
VMware Workstation Pro/Player 12.x before 12.5.3 contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability that exists in the SVGA driver. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with normal user privileges to crash their VMs.
EPSS: 0.000 (14.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Vmware Workstation_player — versions 12.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.1.0
- Vmware Workstation_pro — versions 12.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.1.0
- Vmware Workstation Pro/player — versions 12.x prior to version 12.5.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@vmware.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- security@vmware.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- security@vmware.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-4900?
- CVE-2017-4900 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Workstation_player, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2017-06-07.
- How severe is CVE-2017-4900?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.